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Thanks! I've sent a note to him; we'll see how that works. At this point, it's worth buying into a good line.

Thank you both for lending confirmation to my leanings! TFC, your BAs have remarkable clockwork! That's worth developing as a line, right there! I've primarily dealt with Cackle, MMcM, Meyer & Dunlap in the past; Where's your favorite source for good Black Australorps? Thanks in advance, to all...

Thinking back, I've had good experiences with Black Australorps, better than Buff Orps and, I believe, more productive than Barred Rocks. Maybe these Welsumers (who are intimidated by earthworms) will be replaced by BAs. Convince me otherwise, if you can . . . Thanks! Russ

Wasn't aware of the rare broodiness of the Barred; I've had some, but not enough to note that - Thanks! Yup, I was looking at Doms a few posts back, I've had Buffs, & need to re-check them. trying to recall if they were good foragers. It would be nice if the various lines didn't stray so far...

Worth noting, thanks!

I've been at this for 10-12 yrs &have a pretty good list of what has worked. Last dedicated breed was Delawares. They were fine in all respects except they liked standing in the chow line. As the coordinator for www.inwPrep.com, I'm more interested in sustainability - foraging & propagating...

Good comparative info on the Buckeyes - Thanks!

First 4 came from a local feed store, next batch came from a local Vet Sci gal who had mixed birds, all purebred. Strongly comparing Barred Rocks (which I've had) vs Dominiques (not) for replacement

Just as a couple folks were trying to woo me into keeping these MOST useless birds, along you come with a major reality check . . . I must say, I've had dozens of breeds, and I've never been as pi$$ed off at one like I am at these!

Thanks for the reply . . . I provide light reluctantly, as I really strive toward sustainability. However, here in N Idaho, days are REALLY short in winter & I wanted to remove "light" as an excuse for not laying!

Egads. I'd never read the part (although I've looked for it!!) about up to 9 months to lay!!! And, I've been spoiled by 5-month Delawares. I'm really looking at sustainability here, in N Idaho, so the only way they can justify their future existence is by being VERY steady egg layers for at...

sorry, duplicate.

I took the advice of those proponents of Welsumers, and, so far, have been overwhelmingly disappointed! I bought 4 pullets & 1 cockerel in Apr / May 2016, and have only been getting ONE egg every 3 days. This being nearly Jan, that's pretty poor. The brown eggs are speckled, not very dark...